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BellaRiva Merlot (2013)

This classic Mediterranean variety is grown by the banks of the King River in Victoria, nestled among large river pebbles and fine red sand. The BellaRiva Merlot is ripe enough to pick, with a dark red and purple hue that hints at the stonefruit and spicy flavours in every sip.

Vineyard: In 1994, the De Bortoli family planted the BellaRiva vineyard on the King River at the base of the Victorian snowfields. The vineyard is planted on sandstone and shale deposits washed down by the river over time. It is planted with Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, Sangiovese, Merlot, Tempranillo and Moscato Giallo as well as some more traditional varieties.

Vintage Conditions: 2013 was a warm season producing quite ripe flavours. Merlot in particular produced concentrated flavours of dark fruits and spice.

Winemaking: Fruit is fermented in 20T rotary fermenters for 7-10 days. The fruit is then pressed, settled and partially matured in French oak casks for 10 months before bottling. Some wine is retained in tanks for freshness.

Additional Information

De Bortoli Wines supports the Responsible Service of Alcohol.
New South Wales: Liquor Act 2007. It is against the law to sell or supply alcohol to, or to obtain alcohol on behalf of, a person under the age of 18 years.
Victoria: WARNING: Victoria Liquor Control Reform Act 1998: It is an offence to supply alcohol to a person under the age of 18 years (Penalty exceeds $7,000), for a person under the age of 18 years to purchase or receive liquor (Penalty exceeds $600).
WARNING. Under the Liquor Control Act 1988, it is an offence: to sell or supply liquor to a person under the age of 18 years on licensed or regulated premises; or for a person under the age of 18 years to purchase, or attempt to purchase, liquor on licensed or regulated premises.
South Australia: Liquor Licensing Act 1997, Section 113. Liquor must NOT be supplied to persons under 18.
Queensland: Under the Liquor Act 1992, it is an offence to supply liquor to a person under the age of 18 years.
Licence Number: 356979 Address of licensed Premises: De Bortoli Road, Bilbul NSW 2680, Telephone of Licensed Premises: 02 6966 0100 ABN 77 000 146 672